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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.69, 6,531.40 and 2,608.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.69, 6,531.40 and 2,608.21 is: 3,599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.69 : 6,531.40 = 2,608.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.69/6,531.40 = 2,608.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.69x = 6,531.40 × 2,608.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.69x = 17,035,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035,247.57/4,732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.48

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